Month: September 2010

Dateline: Henesys, September 24, 2010
The MapleStory team is never afraid of constructive criticism and we also want you to understand what’s going on in the game. That’s why Eurydice, a senior member of our development team, started the Dev Blog. This week, she tackles that most annoying of game issues — bugs. We’re also announcing the winners of our “School Picture” event, asking you to vote for a prestigious award and introducing the latest member of the MWLB. It’s been a big week in MapleStory and we’ve got a lot to cover, so let’s get to it! Be sure to check Maple Times every week for everything you need to know about MapleStory.

Dev Blog — BugsEveryone who posted feedback in the forums and on Facebook about the first dev blog has been a real help. Eurydice wanted you to know that she’s reading your comments to find what you’d like to hear about. The response so far has been pretty clear; you want to hear about bugs and hacking, so Eurydice answered.

If you are in the middle of the Visitors’ “Is It Just a Dream?” quest please do not forfeit it until completion, which you will be able to do on the 29th. If you forfeit the quest you will not be able to receive the Time Traveler Medal. The quest cannot be re-accepted and you will not be able to further participate in the Visitors event.

The online gaming community has been invited to participate in the Game Developers Choice Awards and vote for the Audience Award category. Here’s your chance to share your love of MapleStory and help us claim victory! Simply go to the GDC Online Voting page, enter your information and cast your vote.

I. Why choose archers?
I personally favor archers in many many games; but that’s just me, Archers is an awesome class in MS and there are many reasons why it is, but as any other classes we have also have our shortcomings too.
Pros:
– Highest amount of ACC, you’ll never have to worry about missing anything in the game
– Decently high amount of AVOID as well
– Known for longest range of attack in pixel wise
– The most stable damage in the game (due to bow mastery + bow expert, 90% total mastery!)
– And of course our favorable SE (sharp eyes), (55% total critical rate)

Cons:
– Not the fastest levelers in the early levels
– HP is undesirable and low unless blood washed/hp washed
– Before 3rd job KB will be annoying sometimes when monster is close
– Bow =/= cheap